Santa's Undies Might Be in a Bunch, But He's Jolly

Santa's Undies Might Be in a Bunch, But He's Jolly

By Irma Givens

The stats prove that the number of people struggling with depression, during the holiday season, is extremely high.  Could it be the result of family members who have died before us, the cost of the holidays and the economy or perhaps it's our expectation of what it felt like as a child.  The answer could be one, some or all of those mentioned.  As children, it's the best time of the year.  The shopping is not our duty, paying the bills is not our responsibility but the magic of it all belongs to every child leading up to that special moment on the morning of December 25th each and every year.  Well, as adults it plays out a little differently.

Once you become an adult, the magic somehow starts to fade.  Your focus is no longer on the jolly guy in the big red suit for you've now met him.  You understand the story behind it all and for many you wish to simply put Christ back into Christmas and dismiss all the hassle and headache of shopping, wrapping and eventually paying for gifts.  Once you reach a certain maturity you begin to understand there are some things that are far more important than material goods.

During down economic times, especially, people are forced to make some sacrifices and a large number of consumers are still spending more than they can afford only to please everyone on Christmas day.  The children would be disappointed not to receive gifts.  However, these "grown folks" need to step up and say this year we cannot do what we have done so many years before.  We need to come up with a new way to express our love and gratitude this year.  Who knows you might just be starting a new family tradition among the adults in the family.

Just like Santa, in the photo above, check your pockets and if the only thing you feel are your undies bunched in your rear, straighten them out, smile and be jolly...this too shall pass!  Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and yours!  May the holiday season be filled with peace, love, happiness and prosperity. Don't let anyone or anything take the joy out of the season.